Advertisement for a May Day rally sponsored by the Communist Party in Birmingham, Alabama. The flier encourages unity among workers of both races because "united action of white and Negro workers is the way to win." It also includes a copy of the...

Advertisement for a May Day rally sponsored by the International Labor Defense, to be held Birmingham, Alabama, on May 1. The flier encourages unity among workers of both races to "Defy the terror and Jim Crow orders of the bosses" and to resist...

Beck, a farmer in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, asks for financial assistance. He explains that he has unsuccessfully applied for relief while other people, whose situations are better than his, have received it. In the second letter, Covington says that...

Flier issued by the Communist Party in Birmingham, Alabama, urging local steel industry employees ("Working men and women, white and Negro!") to join the general miners' strike: "The miners' strike must be won! They can win the war against the NRA...

Flier issued by the Communist Party, U.S.A., in Birmingham, Alabama. It describes the background and progress of the strike; identifies the "open enemies of the strikers"; lists of the demands of the United Textile Workers of America; and stresses...

Gorman was the chairman of the National Special Strike Committee of the union. In the message he announces that a strike will soon begin in textile mills across the country. He explains the workers' demands and maintains that "our strike will be an...

In a letter written February 23, 1934, Eva Comer Riding asks Hopkins for more funds from the Civil Works Administration, in order to complete the substantial work that has already been done at the school. Riding, daughter of former Governor Braxton...

In the first letter Brigadier General J. C. Persons of the Alabama National Guard sends Governor Benjamin Miller an account of recent events in Birmingham, which was submitted by another officer. The second letter contains the report of Second...

In the first letter Gaines describes his financial situation and asks for help finding employment. In the second letter, Peach explains that he does not know of relief sources or available jobs; he suggests that Gaines contact organizations in his...

In the first letter, Herd, an African American man, asks for help finding work: "I have been out of a job for 11 months . . . I have sign up at the C.W.A. and it don't seem to do any good yet. And I do believe if its in your power you will help me...

In the first letter, Mrs. Autrey asks for money to buy milk for her young twin boys. In the second letter, Peach says that the state does not make relief payments; he suggests that she contact the child welfare department in her county.

In the first letter, Mrs. Shelby asks for financial assistance. In the second letter, Covington says that the state does not make relief payments; he suggests that she contact organizations in her county.

In the first letter, Rudder explains that he lost his home and asks the governor to alter foreclosure legislation: "Govnor [sic] if you can prevale [sic] on your able House & Senate to help the dear people from going to the poor house by doing like...

In the first letter, written April 3, Martin explains that he is about 90 years old and in need of help; other people have suggested that he ask the governor for assistance. In the second letter, written April 4, Covington says that the state does...

In the first letter, written August 13, 1934, Judge Speake describes the strike at a local company, where "strikers are walking around, armed with shot-guns, pistols and rifles." He asks the governor to send the militia to help local authorities...

In the first letter, written December 1, Turner informs Mrs. Allen that a letter she sent has been referred to the director of the Alabama Relief Administration. In the second letter, written December 18, Mrs. Allen explains that she has not heard...

In the first letter, written December 18, 1933, Blair discusses a project to repair and restore the State Capitol, which will paid for in part by funds from the Civil Works Administration. The state must contribute money to the project as well, so...

In the first letter, written January 10, 1934, Worthington explains that he would like to get work with the Civil Works Administration: "I am seventy years old, but my heath [sic] is good and I am willing to do any thing I can....I want to work as...

In the first letter, written January 5, 1934, Collins asks the governor to do all he can to prevent school closings; he also mentions that he has enclosed letters from his students on the subject. In the second letter, written January 6, 1934,...

In the first letter, written July 7, 1933, Tricksey explains that he is an African American with a large family to support. He has just lost his job with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and he asks the governor to help him get employment or...

In the first letter, written March 2, Murphy criticizes the governor's interference in a strike in Piper, Alabama, where he called out the National Guard: "Now Governor, wake up, the poor working people have the same right to live as you and the...

In the first letter, written March 21, 1934, Carter explains that he is a sixty-four-year-old blind African American with no family or means of support. His home was recently sold to pay back taxes, and he asks the governor for advice and financial...

In the first letter, written March 21, 1934, Mrs. Williams explains that her children have not been able to go to school because she cannot afford shoes and clothes for them. She also mentions that her husband has been arrested. In the second...

In the first letter, written March 23, 1934, Wheeler explains that she is an African American widow with three children; she asks the governor for financial assistance because she is unable to get work or relief money in Dallas County. In the...

In the first letter, written May 13, 1932, Sterne suggests that "there is no form of relief through public works so quick or that will mean so large a percentage of disbursements for labor as road building." He has noticed that pending legislation...

In the first letter, written October 31, 1933, Harry H. Smith describes the strike to Governor Benjamin Miller. To protest alleged violations of the National Recovery Administration's textile code, the strikers have been harassing the mill's...

In the first letter, written September 18, 1934, Darby describes the effect of the current national textile strike on his company. Armed strikers have been threatening employees, so the mill has been shut down. He asks the state to intercede since...

In the first message, sent February 28, 1932, Bingham asks for the number of people in Alabama who are starving and the number who cannot find work. In the second message, sent February 29, 1932, Miller replies that he does not have the details...

In the first message, sent May 4, 1932, McLeod refers to a legislative bill that would provide World War I veterans with land for farming, and he asks Alabama to contribute property. In the second message, sent May 5, 1932, Miller replies that the...

In the letter Governor Miller announces a "monster parade" to be held on October 19 to support the passage of the National Industrial Recovery Act. To encourage state employees to participate in the parade, he has declared a half holiday on that...

In the letter Hammond explains how businesses can get the Blue Eagle symbol, which they can display to show compliance with the "President's Reemployment Agreement." He also discusses exceptional cases, in which employers can get the symbol without...

In the letter Harry explains that his school will close on January 26 if the state does not provide money for it. He asks the governor to convene the legislature to redistribute funding: "The attendance are increasing although education finances...

In the letter Hill, director of the League's Department of Industrial Relations, encourages Governor Miller to give African Americans employment opportunities in the public works projects that will be funded through recent federal legislation: "It...

In the letter James explains that his school cannot afford to stay open, and he asks for the governor's assistance: "Wont [sic] you call the Legislature together and tell them how very important it is to us, to them, to the state of [sic] large and...

In the letter Long discusses the duties and authority of local NRA committees and boards. Because the program is new and its guidelines have not been finalized, the national board asks the local groups to be cautious and avoid punishing suspected...

In the letter Mrs. Smoot explains that her fourteen-year-old daughter will soon lose her job because of recent legislation addressing child labor: "Monday President Roosevelt's new rule for textile mills becomes effective and while it is a...

In the letter Ms. Hall explains that "the office women are giving us orders to the stores in stead [sic] of paying money for our work," and she encloses one of the orders as an example. Because she is in poor health, she asks the governor to...

In the letter Pitchford mentions a plan he has developed to assist the unemployed during the winter. He has enclosed a copy of this proposal, which suggests that voters donate articles of food and clothing when they go to the polls for the November...

In the letter the Flushing committee invites Alabama to participate in a pageant to be held on September 28. The theme of the parade, which will feature floats from each of the states and territories, will be "Every State--Every Citizen--In Line...

In the letter the men describe the "widespread unemployment and great misery" affecting the citizens of the state, and they complain that the legislature is not discussing any programs to meet the needs of the poor ("All the so called economy...

In the message Hopkins gives details about civil works projects that are to be discontinued or reduced. He provides a few guidelines for cutting employees: "To accomplish necessary reductions you should lay off those needing work least...leaving no...

In the message the club members suggest that the governor issue a proclamation asking all businesses in the state to refrain from laying off any employees: "...instead if necessity demands it that wages be cut or number of working hours or days be...

In the message Thompson mentions news of twenty new Civilian Conservation Corps camps to be set up in Alabama. He asks the governor to promote the establishment of a soil erosion camp in Crenshaw County.

In the message Wells asks the governor to forbid the "invasion of one county by forces flying squadrons...from another county." He is referring to groups of strikers who traveled to Southern mills promoting union involvement.

In the message Woolf commends the governor for not sending National Guardsmen to interfere with the textile strike: "Seven hundred workers out and peace and quiet prevails but if guards were stationed here trouble would be inevitable."

In this address, the fourth "Fireside Chat," President Roosevelt discusses New Deal programs that have been enacted to improve the country's economic situation. He mentions a recent rise in employment; the Civilian Conservation Corps; relief...

Judge Callahan oversaw the trials of the "Scottsboro Boys" after Judge James E. Horton was removed from the case. In the letter Callahan explains that troops will not be needed to protect the prisoners and maintain order in the town: "I do not...